The first-ever Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) has been released on 30 January 2024.
- First-ever scientific assessment: Conducted over 70% of potential snow leopard range in India (4 years).
- Population estimate: 718 snow leopards in India, highest in Ladakh (477) followed by Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Jammu and Kashmir.
- Habitat: Occupancy recorded in over 93,000 sq km, estimated presence in over 100,000 sq km.
Q: What is the estimated total number of snow leopards in India according to first-ever Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) ?
a) 500
b) 718
c) 1000
d) 2000
Ans : b) 718
Q: Which state has the highest number of snow leopards in India as per the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI)?
a) Uttarakhand
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Ladakh
d) Sikkim
Ans : c) Ladakh – highest in Ladakh (477)
